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PLAYER RATINGS: Few standouts from lacklustre Mashemeji Derby
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Reading Time: 1min | Sun. 30.03.25. | 20:35
AFC Leopards' scoring problem persisted as Gor Mahia struggled to breakdown the resolute Ingwe defence
Not the best of qualities was on the field of play at Nyayo Stadium when Kenya's biggest club football fixture, the Mashemeji Derby pitting AFC Leopards against Gor Mahia, was finally hosted on Sunday, 30 March.
Both teams struggled to grab the game by the scruff of the neck, resulting in a barren draw that did little to help both teams' title ambitions this season.
Here are our player ratings.
Gad MathewsGoalkeeper
Gad Mathews failed to make a single save in the game as AFC Leopards had zero shots on target, but he marshaled his backline well to bag the clean sheet.
Rating
7
Alphonse OmijaDefense
The defender kept all the AFC Leopards forward quiet all afternoon and also chipped in with a number of runs that broke the lines to progress the ball forward.
Rating
8
Joshua OnyangoDefense
The defender was solid during the whole derby, although he had a shaky start to the game with AFC Leopards attackers finding him napping on a couple of occassions.
Rating
7
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Levin OdhiamboDefense
The left-back was decent in defense but had a number of chances on the other end of the pitch, which could have earned his team victory had he converted.
Rating
6
Geoffrey OchiengDefense
The left-back started in the middle of the pack in a tactical tweak by head coach Sinisia Mihic, but he struggled to contribute to the attack.
Rating
6
Lawrence JumaMidfield
Lawrence Juma was his usual self in the match as he did the dirty work in midfield and helped Gor Mahia have some control in the middle of the pack.
Rating
7
Alpha OnyangoMidfield
The midfielder had a number of long-range efforts one of which was goal-bound, signifying his effect on the game.
Rating
7
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Enock MorrisonMidfield
The Ghanaian import controlled the middle of the pack well and helped Gor Mahia have the edge in the midfield battle especially in the second half.
Rating
7
Paul OchuogaDefense
The right back whipped in a number of dangerous crosses, which the Gor Mahia forwards could have turned into brilliant assists and also had a solid game defensively.
Rating
8
Gedeon BandekaAttack
The Congolese import was the point man but failed to test the AFC Leopards' backline as regularly to cause any trouble.
Rating
6
Sharriff MusaAttack
The former Kariobangi Sharks midfielder was the only player to have a shot on target in the game with his long-range effort requiring an outstanding save from Levis Opiyo.
Rating
8
Samuel OnyangoAttack
The forward came on a second-half sub and had a couple of chances, including a long range effort that sailed wide off the mark.
Rating
4
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Ben StanleyAttack
The on-loan player from Kakamega Homeboyz had few minutes on the pitch to have any meaningful impact but threaded in neat through balls that were not converted.
Rating
4
Austin OdhiamboAttack
Had one of the best chances in the game but playing under an injury meant that his usual accuracy was not on point.
Rating
5
Levis OpiyoGoalkeeper
The custodian was perhaps the most outstanding player for AFC Leopards in the derby as he pulled a crucial save to keep his side in the game.
Rating
8
Kaycie OdhiamboDefense
The center back was a leader in the AFC Leopards' backline and kept Gor Mahia forward quiet all afternoon.
Rating
7
Randy BakariDefense
The right back was tasked with stopping Sharriff Musa and did relatively well, apart from being outpaced on few occasions.
Rating
7
Musa OundoMidfield
The combative midfielder was at his aggressive best, stopping Gor Mahia attacks in the middle of the park with his only downside being the customary yellow card he picked.
Rating
8
Bonface MunyendoMidfield
The forward had a couple of chances in the first half but he failed to keep his cool to at least find the target.
Rating
6
Maxwell OtienoMidfield
The winger had a decent game but could have had a better performance by beating his man and contributing in the final third.
Rating
6
Samuel SemoDefense
The fullback was good both in attack and defense, delivering pinpoint crosses that should have resulted in a goal.
Rating
7
Ovella OchiengMidfield
The winger was hooked off at half time after having a lukewarm first half, with the coach revealing that the substitution was tactical.
Rating
5
Kelly MadadaAttack
The youngster was probably carried away by the huge occasion as he had little effect on AFC Leopards' blunt attack.
Rating
6
Hassan BejaAttack
With AFC Leopards struggling for goals, having failed to score in three of their last four game,s it was no surprise to see Beja also struggling in the game.
Rating
5
Kevin KimaniMidfield
The experienced player was barking instructions on the touchline on occasions and was brought on to help AFC Leopards secure the one point.
Rating
4
Victor OmuneAttack
The forward was also brought in to help AFC Leopards wither the late Gor Mahia storm by keeping possession did exactly what the doctor ordered.,
Rating
4
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